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Matthew Lillard Says He Thought ‘Scream’ Was ‘Lame’ and ‘Nobody’ Would See the Movie Before It Became a Hit: ‘Here We Are 30 Years Later’

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Matthew Lillard Says He Thought ‘Scream’ Was ‘Lame’ and ‘Nobody’ Would See the Movie Before It Became a Hit: ‘Here We Are 30 Years Later’WorldPing
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What happened

Matthew Lillard might best be known for his appearances throughout the uber-popular “Scream” franchise, but when he filmed the original installment, he didn’t think it would become the cult classic its regarded as today.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:54:30 UTC.

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  3. Matthew Lillard Says He Thought ‘Scream’ Was ‘Lame’ and ‘Nobody’ Would See the Movie Before It Became a Hit: ‘Here We Are 30 Years Later’

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